Qualified Social Worker, Team Manager, Youth Justice Service
Pay rate to £40.77 per hour
Contract role
We are recruiting for an experienced Qualified Social Worker to work as a Team Manager in a Youth Justice team in Islington Council.
The Youth Justice Service has an opportunity for an experienced Team Manager with a minimum of three years of statutory management experience within Youth Justice. This role requires the candidate to be a qualified Social Worker.
Our Youth Justice Service has been rated as one of the top in the country by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation (HMIP) who rated us as ‘Outstanding’.
This role is central to shaping and continuing the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed, and evidence-based interventions for children and young people involved in the criminal justice system. They should have extensive experience of quality assurance, working with high-risk children and be proficient in youth court proceedings and management oversight of complex caseloads.
The postholder will oversee complex casework, support staff development and ensure effective multi-agency collaboration. They should have an excellent understanding of practice standards and national standards, including the HMIP Youth Inspection Programme.
The role also involves leading on safeguarding and risk management, while promoting positive outcomes for children, particularly those facing significant vulnerabilities such as exploitation, mental health challenges, and disengagement from education.
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:
Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
1. Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
2. Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
3. Looked After Children (LAC)
4. Children’s Social Work
5. Adult Social Work
6. Service Manager
7. Head of Service
8. Team Manager
9. Assistant Team Manager
10. A wide range of housing roles
11. Careers in SEND in local authorities
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Contact me on or 07521053670 for more information.